Huge news has hit the G2 VALORANT camp: they have signed up until 2026 for a Valorant Champions Tour spot. Three more years of the highest form of competition from one of the most recognizable orgs ever in esports. The hype tweet went out with the confirmation of their VCT slot: “Our era has only just begun.”
For various reasons, this is huge: First, Riot Games apparently still trusts G2 as a franchise partner; second, they have given the organization long-term certainty, nearly to the point where they can freely develop rostering and branding in the VALORANT space; and third…well, just the thought excites the average gamer just among others that watch some serious tactical FPS action.
The response itself says a lot. She’s excited, with comments like “That’s my goated team,” and asking they should be given hardcore tier-one status. But then the chain clues in again: Apparently, G2 had approached for a spot in the Americas league way back when the VCT went franchised, to the extent that they had even gotten verbal agreements from players like Zekken. That fell through—Judgingly called “the Ocelot drama” (and esports drama truly comes with the best names).
What makes it wild is that once denied that first slot, G2 persevered through NA Challengers in 2023. That’s grit and determination. There’s some arguing in the replies as to whether they would have done better with a European roster in EMEA, but the Americas squad they currently have is already disproving a lot of people.
Now the roster is getting all the love, from the looks of the replies. Shoutouts to JonahP, trent, and valyn, with most hype around JoshRTz already anxious to watch him back in action very soon; some are saying maybe even in the playoffs pretty soon at that. G2 VALORANT looks brighter than a Jett ultimate in overtime, with all that love for the roster and stability for the org.
Of course, no esports announcement ends without a round of flaming. One of the most vile—downright—ugly replies was a self-proud statement saying “HATERS MAD WE UP THEY DOWN” which… honestly is the said energy they gave in the tweet. Another calls G2 “the only saving grace of America’s lol,” which might stir an uproar among other contenders. But that is just what makes esports fun, being honest.
Anyway, this commitment means G2 will continue carving the VALORANT legacy. Whether they will be dominant in the Americas league or get shuffled on an international level is still yet to be seen. But with a definite spot made for the org until 2026, that gives them a lot of time to put whatever it is they are cooking to the test. Looking at the reaction from players, it almost feels as if the whole gaming community will be watching.
So grab some popcorn, maybe a fork as well (shoutout to that random kitchen utensil from the replies), and enjoy the cool G2 VALORANT. Their era might just be coming into existence; it’s already shaping up to be a historic one.
